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Meet Our Team
Gayle Desmeules
President/CEO, earned an M.A. in Leadership and Training, and is a Qualified Mediator and member of the ADR Institute of Alberta and Canada, and a citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, the Métis Nation in Alberta. She has a diverse background providing restorative resolution services for municipalities, government agencies, Indigenous-led projects, education, human resources, child and family services, police, and the criminal justice system. She also serves as an Informal Conflict Management Practitioner for the Office of the Deputy Ombud, Workplace Well-Being, Global Affairs Canada. See Annual Ombud Report 2024–2025
Skilled in restorative engagement as a conflict prevention strategy by fostering climates of respect and intercultural understanding to support multi-stakeholder collaborations in achieving desired outcomes and healthy workplace environments.
When conflicts arise, formal procedures for addressing misconduct can lead to fractured relationships, such as stigma, alienation, and marginalization. Informal, voluntary conflict resolution methods, used either as alternatives or alongside formal ones, aim to repair harm and restore peace. Community issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility can be addressed. Culturally grounded restorative engagement services offer an effective platform for aligning organizational goals with relevant sections of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action.
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Gloria Brathwaite
Specializes in applying restorative practices to address various issues. Certified as a Social Worker and a trained Restorative Justice Facilitator, Gloria also holds a certification in Communication-Alternative Dispute Resolution. Guided by curiosity, research, and a genuine desire to engage meaningfully, Gloria ensures her strategies remain innovative and aligned with evolving needs. She recognizes the importance of healing and restoring relationships on both individual and societal levels. A dynamic and compassionate professional, Gloria brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy and strategic vision to her work in restorative practices.
Cora Martin
Cora is a Metis practitioner who earned a Bachelor of Arts from MacEwan University and took the Communications and Mediation Training Certificate programs at ADR Institute of Alberta. Her experience working as an Indigenous Family Court worker in Calgary and her Restorative Justice training and facilitation background affords her unique insights regarding the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolutions. She’s passionate about helping people work through conflict. Skilled in facilitating collaborative and courageous conversations by ensuring parties feel heard and respected.
